NOT LISTED FOR SALE

816 Union Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Estimated Value: $268,000 - $305,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,310 Sq Ft
$217/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 01, 2023

Last sale price $289,000 $221 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,850/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Porch
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of August 2023

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, 7/9, 2pm-4pm! Charming, turn-of-the-century home with many improvements won't last long in desirable, Highland Park neighborhood! Extra-large kitchen with eat-in area & stainless appliances. Living room open to dining room. Spacious, primary bedroom in upper level. NEWER Laminate Flooring throughout. NEW ROOF 2019. NEW Central A/C 2022. NEW Hot Water Heater 2023. NEW Replacement Windows 2019. Tasteful curb appeal with NEW Exterior Paint. $6k+ of basement waterproofing with transferrable, lifetime warranty installed in 2018. Dry basement with glass block windows offers flex area - could serve as office/exercise/gaming/crafts or more. Hot tub works & is included! Garage with automatic door. Fenced yard. Seller directs offers due Tuesday, 7/11/23 @ 1pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laurie Reminga

Greenridge Realty (Cascade) License #6506049246 Listed on: 07/06/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Jill Rothwell

Michigan Top Producers License #6501410798

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,690

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 5,720 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 44 x 130
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is zoned RES-IMP, RES-IMP

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,310 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Michigan Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Highland Park Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,690

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Architectural Style Craftsman: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Broadband, Garage Door Opener, Hot Tub Spa, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full, Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1310.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 936.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 220000.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 44 x 130
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5720.0
  • Zoning Description: RES-IMP
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1690.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2023
Closed on
Aug 1, 2023
Sold by
Hardy Kristine
Bought by
Straith Alexander K
Seller's Agent
Laurie Reminga
Greenridge Realty (Cascade)
Buyer's Agent
Jill Rothwell
Michigan Top Producers
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$289,000
Premium/Discount to List
$69,000
31.36%
Total Days on Market
5
Views
84
Current Estimated Value
$284,814

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,186
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.79%
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Outstanding Balance
$230,697
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$54,117

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2016
Closed on
Feb 29, 2016
Sold by
Karrip Janie A
Bought by
Steenwyk Kristine
Seller's Agent
Ginny Hetland
ERA Reardon Realty Great Lakes
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Doehring
Greenridge Realty (Kentwood)
List Price
$89,900
Sold Price
$92,900
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
3.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.53%
Original Mortgage
$89,799
Interest Rate
3.79%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2007
Sold by
Everette Donald L
Bought by
Northpointe Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 1996
Sold by
Lwkwski Lwkwski K K and Lwkwski Karrip J
Bought by
Karrip Karrip J and Karrip Janie A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 1993
Sold by
Lwkwski Lwkwski A A and Lwkwski Lewkwski K
Bought by
Karrip Janie A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 1991
Bought by
Karrip Janie A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 1991
Bought by
Karrip Janie A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 1991
Sold by
Sears Mtg Corp and Sears Dhud
Bought by
Karrip Janie A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 1991
Sold by
Sears Farley C and Sears Mtg C
Bought by
Karrip Janie A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 1990
Bought by
Karrip Janie A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 1989
Bought by
Karrip Janie A
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Straith Alexander K $289,000 Chicago Title
Steenwyk Kristine $92,900 Greenridge Title Agency Llc
Northpointe Bank $55,364 None Available
Karrip Karrip J $60,000 --
Karrip Janie A $57,000 --
Karrip Janie A -- --
Karrip Janie A $40,000 --
Karrip Janie A -- --
Karrip Janie A -- --
Karrip Janie A -- --
Karrip Janie A $49,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Straith Alexander K $235,000
Previous Owner Steenwyk Kristine $137,900
Previous Owner Steenwyk Kristine $121,082
Previous Owner Steenwyk Kristine $110,704
Previous Owner Steenwyk Kristine $89,799
Previous Owner Karrip Janie A $10,000
Previous Owner Karrip Janie A $70,000
Previous Owner Karrip Janie A $67,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/01/2023 08/01/23 Sold $289,000 +31.4% $221 / Sq Ft
07/11/2023 07/11/23 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2023 07/06/23 For Sale $220,000 +136.8% $168 / Sq Ft
02/29/2016 02/29/16 Sold $92,900 +3.3% $86 / Sq Ft
01/13/2016 01/13/16 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2016 01/08/16 For Sale $89,900 -- $84 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,012 $95,000 $0 $0
2023 $1,690 $83,700 $0 $0
2022 $1,604 $75,300 $0 $0
2021 $1,569 $60,100 $0 $0
2020 $1,500 $59,100 $0 $0
2019 $1,517 $51,700 $0 $0
2018 $1,517 $46,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,477 $39,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,155 $36,100 $0 $0
2015 $1,074 $36,100 $0 $0
2013 -- $31,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23023663

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-14-19-278-004